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Trip from Gypsum, KS to Pittsburg, KS

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 43m

Distance

236.1 mi

380 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$37

one way

EV Charging

Good

5 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min
4 AM
4h 30m ★
6 AM
4h 44m
8 AM
5h 11m
10 AM
4h 53m
12 PM
4h 50m
3 PM
4h 54m
5 PM
5h 9m
8 PM
4h 36m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Gypsum, KS

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city in Crawford County, in southeastern Kansas, United States

Pittsburg, KS

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Trip Overview

This 236.1-mile journey from Gypsum, KS, to Pittsburg, KS, is estimated to take about 4 hours and 43 minutes of driving time. With a fuel cost estimated at $37, it's an economical trip within the Great Plains region. The route primarily utilizes Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway and Atomic Veterans Memorial Highway, with a 28% share of highway driving. It's well-suited for a single day trip, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. You'll experience a turn-heavy local drive for much of the way, making it a more engaging experience than a pure interstate cruise. Consider this a straightforward drive connecting two points within Kansas.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

118 miles from Gypsum, KS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 24m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway 70.6 mi 1h 22m
Atomic Veterans Memorial Highway 61.1 mi 1h 10m
US 77 48.9 mi 1h
Eisenhower Memorial Highway 22 mi 25m
200th Street 14.2 mi 16m
KS 4 11.9 mi 16m
US 69 5.4 mi 7m
West 4th Street 1 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway — 70.6 mi, about 1h 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gypsum, KS and Pittsburg, KS.

1

Start on West 5th Street

126 ft · 7 sec · West 5th Street
2

Turn right onto KS 4

0.3 mi · 1 min · Maple Street
3

Continue on KS 4

0.3 mi · 27 sec · Gypsum Valley Road
4

Keep slight left at fork onto KS 4

12 mi · 16 min · KS 4
5

Turn right onto KS 15

22 mi · 25 min · Eisenhower Memorial Highway
6

Turn left onto US 56

14 mi · 16 min · 200th Street
7

Enter roundabout onto US 77

54 ft · 0 sec · US 77
8

Continue on US 77

8.8 mi · 10 min · US 77
9

Enter roundabout onto US 77

177 ft · 7 sec · US 77
Toward US 77 South: El Dorado
10

Continue on US 77

40 mi · 49 min · US 77
Toward US 77 South: El Dorado
11

Turn left onto Southeast 100th Street

0.3 mi · 23 sec · Southeast 100th Street
12

Turn left onto US 400

61 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Atomic Veterans Memorial Highway
13

Enter roundabout onto US 400

157 ft · 2 sec · Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
14

Continue on US 400

71 mi · 1 hr 22 min · Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Turn left onto US 69; US 160

5.4 mi · 7 min · US 69; US 160
16

Turn right onto KS 126

1.0 mi · 1 min · West 4th Street
17

Turn right onto US 69 Business

66 ft · 2 sec · North Broadway Street
18

Arrive at destination

US 69 Business

Trip Plan

Given the 4 hour and 43 minute duration, this route is easily manageable as a single-day trip, offering flexibility in when you depart. Plan for one stop to break up the drive, perhaps after completing the longest stretch of 70.6 miles on Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway. Keeping an eye on your fuel gauge is always wise, especially on local drives where fuel stations might be less frequent than on major interstates. A good tip for this specific route is to be prepared for the numerous turns; it's not a route where you can simply set cruise control and zone out for hours.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 118 miles from Gypsum, KS, or about 2h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70.6 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 52 miles or 1h 3m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 118 miles or 2h 24m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 51m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pittsburg, KS than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Gypsum, KS so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Gypsum, KS

This is one driving day of about 236.1 miles and 4h 43m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 52 miles from Gypsum, KS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway for about 70.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Greenwood County, Kansas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Eureka, KS

118 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Peabody, KS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 52 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Eureka, KS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 118 miles from Gypsum, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 70.6 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · home stretch

TOAST

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Pittsburg, Kansas

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 0min to go 0 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: 9 am–9 pm

+16202492441

Visit website

Otto's Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Pittsburg, Kansas

0.3 mi

Cafe Del Rio

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Pittsburg, Kansas

2.1 mi

TOAST

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0 mi from route $10 to $20

Pittsburg, Kansas

Hours: 9 am–9 pm

+16202492441

Visit website

Otto's Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour Inexpensiv

Pittsburg, Kansas

Hours: 7 am–12 pm

+16202404112

Visit website

Cafe Del Rio

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Pittsburg, Kansas

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+16202325895

Visit website

Kitchen Pass Restaurant & Bar

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Parsons, Kansas

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16204211907

Visit website

McKay Street Coffeehouse

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10

Frontenac, Kansas

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Pittsburg, Kansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

SWTCH Charging Station

2.0 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0 mi from route

Pittsburg, Kansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18447982438

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour

Parsons, KS

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, ~12 min detour

Home stretch 4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour

Pittsburg, Kansas

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+16202313100

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Frontenac, Kansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 57.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | KS 4 / Maple Street

Turn right onto KS 4 / Maple Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in | KS 4

Keep slight left at fork onto KS 4

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

4
34.6 mi into trip | ~43m in | US 56 / 200th Street

Turn left onto US 56 / 200th Street

Navigation decision point

4
48.9 mi into trip | ~1h in | US 77

Enter roundabout onto US 77

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
57.6 mi into trip | ~1h 10m in | US 77

Enter roundabout onto US 77 toward US 77 South: El Dorado

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Toward US 77 South: El Dorado

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$36.91 one way

$73.82 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 83 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $40.53 $81.05
premium $4.89 $45.44 $90.87
diesel $5.61 $52.13 $104.26

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$37

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$62–$87

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 82.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 70.8 0 $24.79 $11.33
Efficient EV 59 0 $20.66 $9.44
EV Truck/SUV 94.4 1 $33.05 $15.11

Gas CO2

83 kg

EV CO2

28 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Gypsum, KS

Morning in Gypsum on Tuesday

Local time

7:22 AM

CDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pittsburg, KS

Morning in Pittsburg on Tuesday

Local time

7:22 AM

CDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

66°F

Eureka, KS

118 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

27 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

4h 43m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a driving experience that leans towards local roads with frequent turns, rather than a continuous highway cruise. While 28% of the drive is on highways, the majority will involve navigating through smaller communities and junctions. The longest uninterrupted stretch you’ll encounter is 70.6 miles on the Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway. This profile suggests a drive where you'll be actively steering and adjusting speed more often, offering a hands-on connection to the landscape of the Great Plains.

Only 28% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 70.6 mi on Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near KS 4 / Maple Street.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 4h 43m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (KS 4 / Maple Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (KS 4): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 34.6 miles (US 56 / 200th Street): Navigation decision point.

About the Cities

Arriving in Pittsburg, KS

Full guide →

Founded 1876

Top landmarks

  • • Pittsburg Public Library — public library in Pittsburg, Kansas, United States

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 43m. Total distance: 236.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (28%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 70.6 miles on Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (KS 4 / Maple Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (KS 4): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 34.6 miles (US 56 / 200th Street): Navigation decision point.

Possible but tiring. At 4.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Pittsburg, KS, but most travelers stay overnight.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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